The first game Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley missed during their five-game losing streak possibly illuminated a season-long concern.

For as much talk as there has been – and rightfully so – about the Grizzlies’ defense, their offense arguably is too reliant on 3-pointers. Since Conley sat down Nov. 15 against the Indiana Pacers to rest a sore left Achilles, the Grizzlies shot 25 percent from three-point range in their last three outings.

Memphis ranks 29th in the NBA with 32.6-percent shooting from long distance. The Grizzlies attempt 29 per game.

Here are three other things to know as the Grizzlies prepare for their game against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. (Fox Sports Southeast; WMFS 92.9 FM/680 AM):

1. Dallas is coming off one of its best outings this season. The Mavs took the Boston Celtics to overtime before falling 110-102 on Monday night. Dallas (3-15) led by as many as 13 points in the fourth quarter. The Mavericks’ past two victories were impressive given their 113-99 win at Washington and 111-79 home win against Milwaukee. Dallas’ first victory this season came against Memphis – a 103-94 win at home on Oct. 25.

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November 20, 2017 - Memphis Grizzlies guard Tyreke Evans (12) and Portland Trailblazers forward Noah Vonleh (21) battle for a rebound in the fourth period at FedExForum on Monday. Evans scored at least 20 points off the bench for the seventh time in nine games.
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November 20, 2017 - Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) pumps his fist after shooting a three-pointer against the Portland Trailblazers in the fourth period at FedExForum on Monday. The Grizzlies lost 92-100 to the Trailblazers.
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November 20, 2017 - Memphis Grizzlies center Deyonta Davis (21) with head coach David Fizdale in the fourth period against the Portland Trailblazers at FedExForum on Monday.
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November 20, 2017 - Memphis Grizzlies guard Mario Chalmers (6) drives down the court in the fourth period against the Portland Trailblazers at FedExForum on Monday.
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November 20, 2017 - Memphis Grizzlies forward Chandler Parsons (25) looks for an open teammate while being guarded against forward Maurice Harkless (4) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first period at FedExForum on Monday.
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November 20, 2017 - Memphis Grizzlies guard Mario Chalmers (6) and head coach David Fizdale look at referee Tony Brothers after he called a technical foul on Chalmers in the second period against the Portland Trailblazers at FedExForum on Monday.
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November 20, 2017 - Memphis Grizzlies guard Mario Chalmers (6) points to the sky at the conclusion of the playing of the national anthem as the game against the Portland Trail Blazers begins at FedExForum on Monday.
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November 20, 2017 - Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) excitedly enters the court after his name is called during the lineup for the matchup against the Portland Trailblazers at FedExForum on Monday.
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2. Memphis needs to improve its rebounding, having been beaten on the boards by a total of 223-204 during the losing streak. Portland outrebounded Memphis 60-35 Monday night. The situation is made worse by the absence of reserve big man Brandan Wright, who will sit with a groin injury.

3. Mavs beat writer Eddie Sefko of the Dallas Morning News recently addressed the situation with athletic center Nerlens Noel falling out of the rotation. When asked what it will take to get Nerlens some playing time, Sefko responded: “Patience, more than anything else. And Noel showing in practices that he can be trusted in games. It's not going to be easy, but that's the way it has to be for him. Everybody earns time in games by showing they are the best option during practices. It's only a matter of time until Noel gets a new chance to show what he can do. But if the Mavericks continue to play better with the current rotation at center, it could be a while before we see Nerlens playing extended minutes.”There you go. A sample of what you need to know to get an early start on your Griz day.